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lindysalsagal

(20,746 posts) Fri Jun 28, 2019, 05:58 PM Jun 2019

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So I saw Rocketman. Awwwww.....

Love the actor Taron Egerton. Loved him in the Kingman films. Adorable.

Great singer. He's not trying to do an impression of Elton. He found the power in the songs and the horrible family life he came from.

He was very committed to the one gay sex scene: It was respectful and sweet. He played Elton's flamboyant self-expression, and never went for cliche hollywood stereotypes.

I feel closer to Elton after seeing it, and I'm glad he had his story told so beautifully.

New duet between them for the film:

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So I saw Rocketman. Awwwww..... (Original Post) lindysalsagal Jun 2019 OP

Saw it at a Monday matinee a couple of weeks ago. We were the only rzemanfl Jun 2019 #1

When I read your post's title I mistakenly thought you were talking about 'The Rocketeer' sl8 Jun 2019 #2

rzemanfl

(29,571 posts)

1. Saw it at a Monday matinee a couple of weeks ago. We were the only

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:10 PM

Jun 2019

two people in the theater! Nice.

sl8

(13,948 posts)

2. When I read your post's title I mistakenly thought you were talking about 'The Rocketeer'

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:23 PM

Jun 2019

It sounds like they are two very different movies .

Anyhow, I'm glad you enjoyed it & thanks for the review.

The Rocketeer

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